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by Humera Malik (Author), Chaaya Prabhat (Illustrator)
A heartwarming tale about a girl whose disdain for her strong nose turns to love and pride when she discovers the long line of South Asian immigrant women on whose shoulders she stands today.
Farah hates her "strong" nose, despite Dadi Ama telling her that it should make her proud. "How can I be proud of my nose?", Farah wondered. When Farah visits a South Asian heritage photography exhibition at her local museum, she is surrounded by pictures of determined, proud women with the same nose. As she reads about the immigrant women who bravely moved to new lands, learned new languages and shared their culture, Farah is finally able to see past her nose, to the trailblazers, mothers, leaders, and friends it represents. Featuring historical facts throughout the story, this beautifully illustrated story introduces all children to South Asian heritage and history.Author Biography
Humera Malik is a teacher-turned-writer of Muslim faith and Pakistani roots. She enjoys bringing to life relatable characters that celebrate her South Asian heritage and culture. She currently resides in Baku, Azerbaijan with her husband and three children.
Chaaya Prabhat is an illustrator and lettering artist from Chennai, India currently working out of Goa. She has worked with several clients such as Penguin UK, Hachette, Facebook and Google on picture-book and digital illustration projects. She has previously received awards for her portfolio and projects from Behance and Adobe.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.8 x 9.8 IN
Publication Date: July 28, 2026
